Andy Richter

Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Birthday: October 28, 1966

A likable, even-tempered yet brilliantly funny comic performer, Andy Richter started off below the radar as the inestimable sidekick on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” (NBC, 1993- ). Not as outlandish as Jim Carrey or Eddie Murphy; not as shlubby as Kevin James or Jim Belushi – Richter simply had a normal persona. With his sly comic timing and subtle line delivery, it took time for viewers to catch on to his particular brand of humor. But they did, and after Richter left “O’Brien,” he had a loyal fan base follow him to his own sh…more

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Career Milestones

2009
Re-teamed with Conan O'Brien, who replaced Jay Leno as host, as the "Tonight" (NBC) show announcer
2008
Once again voiced Mort the Goodman's Mouse Lemur in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa"
2007
Had a cameos in the skating comedy "Blades of Glory"
2007
Starred in the NBC comedy "Andy Barker P.I." as an accountant turned private eye
2006
Appeared as himself in several episodes of "Arrested Development" (FOX)

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Awards

2000
Writers Guild of America Award: Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series
1997
Writers Guild of America Award: Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) - Series